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Parent & Baby Screening: Oscar® Live Action Shorts Programme (15*)

,Barbican Cinema 3
A still from My Nephew Emmett

This programme showcases this year’s Oscar-nominated live action shorts from around the world, representing some of the best new filmmakers and emerging talent.

Dekalb Elementary 
Inspired by a 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia.

US 2017 Dir Reed Van Dyk 20 min 

My Nephew Emmett 
In 1955, a Mississippi preacher tries to protect his 14-year-old nephew from two racist killers.

US 2017 Dir Kevin Wilson Jr 20 min

The Eleven O’Clock 
The delusional patient of a psychiatrist believes he is actually the psychiatrist.

Australia 2016 Dir Derin Seale 13 min 

The Silent Child 
A profoundly deaf girl is born into a middle class family and lives in a world of silence, until a social worker teaches her the gift of communication.

UK 2017 Dir Chris Overton 20 min 

Watu Wote/All of Us
For almost a decade, Kenya has borne terrorist attacks of the Al-Shabaab. Anxiety between Muslims and Christians grows, until Muslim bus passengers show solidarity. 

Germany/Kenya 2017 Dir Katja Benrath 23 min

Tagged with: Cinema Parent and Baby Screening

In partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Please note: Dekalb Elementary contains themes relating to gun violence in a school setting, which some audience members may find upsetting. Please note that the film does not include scenes of harm or inflicted violence.

* This programme has been locally classified by the Barbican Centre

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings

 

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Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.